Good Evening All........
Just watching the Nascar Busch series race from Richmond. Tomorrow night is the Nextel Cup race, also from Richmond. No race on Sunday.
Got up too early this morning and now I can feel it. Busy day. No rain yet, but might get some showers tonite. Did not get to run trains today. I plan on it this weekend.
Have a nice evening,
Chuck
Good evening, folks.
Well, I closed the deal on a Toyota Tacoma this afternoon. Actually a fairly pleasant experience with the Toyota dealer in Montgomery. I made an offer on the truck I wanted (4x2 Prerunner Access Cab, V6, 6 speed manual, with TRD Off-road pkg) and they pretty much said, "Okay!" They even went lower with a $750 rebate. I had to haggle a bit on the trade-in value of my old Blazer, but I ended up with a fair amount for it. I'll pick it up tomorrow morning. It'll be kind of bitter-sweet, I've had that Blazer since it was new back in the fall of 1990.
Very nice weather in Prattville the past few days. Mild with a light breeze and low humidity. More spring-like than fall, but pleasant nonetheless.
One of the students where my wife works as school nurse died last night. 12 year old boy with cystic fibrosis. Sheryl knew it was coming but it still hit her hard. She has another CF patient at the school - don't know how he'll react to the news. We're praying for the boy's family - this must be awfully hard.
Don't mean to end on a downer. I know there are some praying folks on this forum and thought you might like to lift up the family.
I just got in the mail the other day a catolog for ETS trains Euro stuff did see a couple of locos that got my attention but no price listed or msrp even.
Being that someone brought up cars my Trans Am with ramair engine got to streatch its legs abit need to drive it more often it is a 2000 with 7k miles on it, I drive my Ford f-150 most of the time. Realy want to get a Dodge Charger they look so cool.
Dr. John wrote: Good evening, folks.Well, I closed the deal on a Toyota Tacoma this afternoon. One of the students where my wife works as school nurse died last night. 12 year old boy with cystic fibrosis. Sheryl knew it was coming but it still hit her hard. She has another CF patient at the school - don't know how he'll react to the news. We're praying for the boy's family - this must be awfully hard.Don't mean to end on a downer. I know there are some praying folks on this forum and thought you might like to lift up the family.
Well, I closed the deal on a Toyota Tacoma this afternoon.
Prayers are going out for the boy's family. And for your wife. She needs to keep her strength thru this. That is a shame.
Also, Good Luck with your new truck.
DR. John sorry to hear about the student of your wifes its so hard when there so young you wish you could trade places. Prayers go out to the student and family along with you and your wife.
well not to much happening here kinda boring evening. hope to hook up the gas fire place tomorrow.
Have a good evening all
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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Good luck with your new truck, Dr. John.
Hot one here today. High 80's and humid. No idea what tomorrow holds, but Sunday we are attending the parish picnic after mass.
Not a whole lot going on here. Maybe I'll go run trains for a while.
Jim
Modeling the Baltimore waterfront in HO scale
Evening all, dropped by for coffee not many in tonite so just toss in some fresh grounds, right john.there were storms in lower Mich. this PM but we just got a little rain.After reading another post tonite I realized I had not checked the trains, and the entire layout has a common ground.One transformer was plugged in with the a/c switch turned off.which we have learned will not protect from a strong surge.I am happy to say that a/c line was not damaged and the trains check out ok.although it was a quick check I think they are safe. did not test TMCC though.
Plesant dreams, Sir James
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
Charter Member- Tardis Train Crew (TTC) - Detroit3railers- Detroit Historical society Glancy Modular trains- Charter member BTTS
csxt30 wrote: RT : you're making progress !! One job usually leads to another or better one but you have to get off that semi-train restriction !! Thanks, John
RT : you're making progress !! One job usually leads to another or better one but you have to get off that semi-train restriction !!
Thanks, John
acually the way I see it this has a lot of possiblieties for advancement as Knowing so much I might even be concidered for asst. Manager trainee in future as I'm so flexable to work anywhere in the store . Thats always a plus for a store. (may have to look into taking some corses at local collage or on line in business management thou I guess lol. Thats down the road thou need to start working first.
Got home this afternoon was a questioneer to fill out in my email from another job in the area but I think I would rather stick with this one so sent them a thank-you note and told them if this doesn't work out will contact them first next time and thanks again for there quick response.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Evening all
Just got back from the movies went to see 3:10 to Yuma. Pretty good western, had a very brief shot of the engine. Cow catcher, pilot wheels, and steam, did have a few pictures of the passenger cars and caboose. I didn't see enough to tell what the enfine configuration was. But the movie was good.
Got to go.
Don
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a cloudy 70 degrees. Going up to 82 today, with some sunshine and a possible shower, later.
Today, is a busy day. I have some chores to do around the house and some paperwork to make out for the coming week. I will be outside later, if it doesn't rain. Grass has not grown too much, maybe mowing will be set back a few days. Later, I will spend some time running trains. Need to do some dusting also. Nothing else new here.
Dining Car is here. Breakfast is Cheerios. Be back later.
Y'all have a great Saturday.
Morning to All,
Been busy and have not written in a few days. I have been keeping up though. Not much happening around here. Too hot to run trains out in the garage. Can't wait for cooler weather. Will be taking a few days off here and there. My parent are going away and th Mrs and I will be going to watch my nephew for a few days. Also hope to go crabbing/fishing with a friend whiel we are in that area.
Dr. John - my prayers go out to the family who lost their child to CF and your wife. Losing a school age child is very difficult on a school and the faculty. I don't know how some of the high schools do it. We have some who lose several students a year to accidents and such.
The Mrs. and I may go a local street fair in one of the towns nearby. Depends on the weather. Too hot=stay home.
Take care,
Mitch
Bob Mitchell Gettysburg, PA TCA # 98-47956 LCCA# RM22839
Mornin' boys. Sunny, warm, with a Coastal Flooding Warning! here in the Mid-Atlantic region. Something to do with a new moon and sub-tropical storm Gabrielle. Don't worry, I should be fine where I'm at. Brent/88 on the other hand may have to float to safety on those new tires he just bought...
Chief - How did the "sleep-over" go last night. Are you cooking breakfast for the ladies...?
rt - Sounds like you enjoy this new job. Your posts have a positive ring to them.
blueberry - Green flag waves at 7:40.
Dr John - new TACOMA? I'm jealous.
Got a lot of painting and drop ceiling work to do this weekend. I would rather be trackside, but that'll have to wait. All have a good day...
Hi GIZ,
Stopped by to say Hi. Just got done with morning 2miler. Easy. Been doing about 3 miles a day for about a week now, getting the knack of it again.
Dr JOHN, sorry for your woes but good luck with new truck.
CHIEF, keep those deer fat ya never know, might come down and steal one from you.
Ran trains last nite for an hour. Had a problem with MTH Premier Niagara, starts up ok, then when I go to pull out I get no chuff the smoke won't come out although it goes in nuetral, and runs as fast as posible at 1 mph. I tried to reset the engine, and reset the ACC, to no avail. Any suggestions? Just don't like going 120 mph even though it stayed on my 0-72 track, the passengers didn't like it.
Have a good one, I'm off to a gun show at the Farm Show today.
laz57
Jon
So many roads, so little time.
fifedog wrote: rt - Sounds like you enjoy this new job. Your posts have a positive ring to them.
More like just happy I'm getting to go back to work I like work it gives me a break from the sitting at home bordom I don't look forward to retirment retirement. All I do when I'm not working is sit home and watch tv or play on the putor and eat. Don't really have the money to do anything else.
Well not a lot happening to day I'am going to hook up the gas fireplace but that'll only take about an hour (most of it the crawing under the house here. acuall work not that long or hard to do.
Take care tal to you all later
jonadel wrote:Dr. J--Prayers sent from Iowa, I think the hardest thing I ever did in 32 years of teaching was to go to student's funerals, so sad for the parents. Pray also that your wife stays well.Jon
Jon, you are right. The hardest part of teaching is attending the funerals. My wife had a little boy murdered last year and two children died in a house fire. She is normally very upbeat, but it really hit her hard.
Dr. John, our prayers be with you and your wife.
Finally, I believe I blew up a TMCC unit. Several years ago I installed a TAS TMCC/RS unit in a Williams Genesis Engine. Lately, I noticed that it was not pulling the grade with its normal brute force. It appears that the motor control unit is not giving the motors full power and then all of a sudden it will trip the circuit breakers on the layout at different points on the layout. Not good! Pulled the Genesis off, started up four other TMCC/RS locomotives and turned on all the smoke units and the breakers did not trip. Put the Genesis back on by itself, and we tripped the breakers again. Tested the motors and they seem to be running great, no binds or funny noises. RS works perfect. Couldn't find any loose wires. (Soldered wires are plus.) Anything else you recommend checking?
Can't wait for the big Tour on Tuesday. I wonder if I should rent a U-Haul for our stuff.
So Chief had a slumber party? I can wait to read about it in the Roseyville Twilight Twinkle Newspaper. Speaking of his Honor, did you ever wonder how he became Mayor? My theory is that since he is the only one that has ever left town, he has returned and told wonderful stories about places he has visited, like Wheeling, WV, Cincinnati, OH, and Denver, CO. Needless to say the movie "Pleasantville" seems to be the guide for growth in Roseyville.
fifedog, a coaster surge could get very interesting. We have one of those at Cedar Point in Ohio.
Laz, if you go deer hunting at the Eagles' estate, I want to see the photos especially of the one of you and the Chief sitting on the front porch sipping your mint julips after the hunt.
It is raining.
Celebrating 18 years on the CTT Forum.
Buckeye Riveter......... OTTS Charter Member, a Roseyville Raider and a member of the CTT Forum since 2004..
Jelloway Creek, OH - ELV 1,100 - Home of the Baltimore, Ohio & Wabash RR
TCA 09-64284
Morning, all.
Still quiet in the house, everyone else is sleeping in this AM. I got up to feed the dogs and make coffee. Dogs are sitting by me wanting my attention. Down, Misty! Down, Rocky!
Thanks for the prayers for the family that lost the 12 year old boy. We're going by the funeral home this evening.
Going to pick up the truck in a little while, then do some yard work. Have a good day, all!
cnw1995 wrote:...Jimmie, did you choose the CTT cover behind door #1 or door #2? I picked door #2 as more befitting toy trains... Hope the ATF fixes the lifter - what a neat solution....
I picked #1, Doug. I think #2 is a classic CTT cover, but I think #1 will appeal to all O gaugers, not just toy train fans. The layout photo is very interesting and compelling. Post war on the cover has been done to death. I think CTT is a great mag, but needs to start appealing to a broader range of O gaugers. More is better, no?
Hot and humid here today, so we are cleaning the house top to bottom with the AC on, then will venture out tomorrow to the church picnic.
I slept until 8:00 this morning, which is akin to 12 noon for most people. When I came down stairs, my wife told me she thought I was going to be sleeping all weekend. Let's see how funny she is with a sore bottom!
Morning all. Tough to see kids die. Parents are NOT suppose to out live their kids.
LAZ, bow season starts today.
Been watering Pam's flowers, shrubs and pots. Now soaker hosing the tomatoes. Don't think tropical storm will make it to Roseyville. Off to Miss Edna's with a few tomatoes. Back and might do some pond work. Later.
Laz,
Check the tach reader. It might be loose, too far from the flywheel, might have a cold solder joint, or it might have died.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
EARLY AFTERNOON to all,
It's heartbreaking when a child dies,so sad. The past school year somewhere near here a little girl was killed when the wind toppled the steel flagpole onto her during recess.
The sun is shining and it's about 75, just finished cutting the grass so time to watch football.
Trains later, I want to check the TMCC but I don't expect any problems. If not today, soon.
Sir James
Good Early Afternoon too ! Saw where 2 little girls were killed in an train accident yesterday. The young Mother was in a hurry & tried to beat a train & was hit by one coming from the other way. I think in Indiana. Always terrible to hear of these things.
Well, working on power windows now on car. I got them to work with another battery & Chuck said to try changing the fuses even though they look ok. My next move but have to go get some new fuses to try in a couple minutes. Thanks Chuck !! Oh how I hope that works !!
Also yesteday I went & bought my CTT as my subscription ran out. I do that each year & when I buy one after it runs out, they have a thing in there where you send in & get it for only 31 dollars. Did that & got home & there was an email from CTT to subscribe for only 29.95 !! I immediately subscribed !! That's the best deal I have gotten yet !! This is in conjuction with their 20 year anniversary !! So, I'm full time again !! It's been a good week, with winning that GPS & all !! Hope I do as well with the windows on the car now !!
Well, everyone drive safe & have a nice weekend !!
Okay any body have a SHELL for a 44 toner Postwar. I've gotten a modern oone in and it takes windows, rails and it mounts with 4 screws to the bottom and I don't want all that I have a old one but need to somehow get the paint off it and don't know how someone mentioned a method the other day but forget what they said and not sure if it would work seeing the whole shell needs painting. may try wet sanding with 400 - 8-- sand paper and then putting on a good primer and then painting with air brush from there as this one looks like they may have used a brush or heavy coat with spray can.
not to much going on here working on trains got some parts in to fix some trains up correctly.
RT : I think Jim A. mentioned brake fluid. Now I forgot wher he said it at also, but I'll look !!
Got my Genesis Amtrak working again. Here is a video of the big engines roaring thru Roger's Corners.
http://s173.photobucket.com/albums/w79/pfoh/?action=view¤t=AmtrakatRogersCorners013.flv
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